Message from the Chair
Welcome to the vibrant Chemistry community at the University of Chicago!
After a decade-long phase of tremendous growth, we have a young and dynamic faculty and rising student enrollment, all housed in state-of-the-art facilities. In addition to our strong foundational programs, our extensive research infrastructure supports strong programs in interdisciplinary areas such as chemical biology, materials science, and molecular engineering. In any area of chemistry, from physical to biological, theoretical to biomedical, organic to inorganic, and every place in between, there are fantastic opportunities for world-class scientific investigation and training among award-winning researchers at every stage of their careers.
Our department advances scientific knowledge through world-class research and rigorous intellectual discourse with the goal of preparing future leaders in science. At the heart of this mission are a set of core values that we seek to exemplify: respect for others, professionalism and integrity in our interactions, excellence in our work, diversity and inclusion in our community, and health and safety as our foremost consideration.
Please explore our vibrant community for yourself. We hope to see you here soon!